Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. He has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and Federal courts, and has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the state Board of Education. Learn more about Attorney Craft.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Bonnaroo 2016
Bonnaroo is almost here! Last year, more than 80,000 people attended the festival on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, located in rural Coffee County. This year, 90,000 attendees are expected to be there. In addition to fans, reporters, and vendors, local and state law enforcement deputies and officers will stay on high alert and…
Read MoreBe Prepared and on Time for Court
Be ready and be on time when you go to court. Be ready and be prepared: Plan what to wear before the day of court. Make sure that your clothes are clean and appropriate for court. Do not wear tank tops, T-shirts, see-through clothing, torn-up clothes, shorts, short skirts, provocative dresses, or clothing with vulgar…
Read MoreChanging Views on Marijuana Laws
In certain states like Tennessee and under federal law (the Controlled Substances Act), marijuana remains illegal to sell, manufacture (grow), use, or possess. In spite of federal law criminalizing marijuana, several state legislatures have eased restrictions on marijuana use and legalized it in whole or in part. For some time, views and laws on marijuana…
Read MoreDrug Charges Stemming from Arrests at Bonnaroo
It’s almost Bonnaroo time again. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee runs from June 9 through June 12, 2016. The festival attracts thousands of fans and draws the attention of local police and law enforcement in and around Coffee County who are on the lookout for people carrying or keeping illegal drugs,…
Read MoreFollowing the “Bonnaroovian Code” Can Help Keep You Safe This Year
The newest line-up for Bonnaroo is offering some well-known acts. Almost 90,000 people attend the Bonnaroo music festival each year, which means that law enforcement officials in Manchester, Tennessee, Coffee County, and in the surrounding areas are gearing up for it. We have offered some helpful information in the past to ensure that you can…
Read MoreOne Texas Family Detention Center Is Set to Close
The head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the Karnes Family Residential Center located in Texas is scheduled to close. One of the three family detention centers in the U.S., Karnes currently has 500 beds. It was converted to a family detention center in 2014 “in response to the influx of…
Read MoreWhat are the Rights of Parents When Their Children Are Disciplined at School?
Public education is free. In order for children to effectively learn, schools must be safe, and students are expected to behave. At times, disruptions occur. When a student disrupts a classroom, school officials may enforce school rules and discipline the child. Although corporal punishment was a standard not too long ago, some schools districts forbid…
Read MorePreparing for an IEP Meeting
Not every child learns at the same pace or the same way. Some children learn with ease; others learn slowly or with difficulty. Federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), however, gives rights to children who have difficulty learning or need special services, and the IDEA dictates that, among other requirements, schools and…
Read MoreDistracted Driving
Now, more than ever, drivers must stay focused on driving. The roads are crowded, very crowded. Traffic in cities during rush hours and other times often crawls or is at a standstill. In the last four decades, the number of vehicles on America’s roads has more than doubled; nevertheless, the number of miles of roads…
Read MoreWhat Are Crimes of Moral Turpitude?
Immigrants facing removal proceedings may be accused of committing a crime involving moral turpitude, or CIMT, by U.S.C.I.S. On the government’s website, it actually says “CIMT is a term used in the immigration context that has no statutory definition…[however] The courts have held that moral turpitude ‘refers generally to conduct that shocks the public conscience…
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